A Letter to the VIBE Community from Onika Powell and Katie Hutchinson
Dear VIBE Community, As Directors of VIBE Arts, a charitable arts organization dedicated to providing high-quality arts education to children and youth, we acknowledge that it has been a difficult time for the world, but particularly for the Black community across the globe. The cruelty that has been exposed is inexcusable and calls for us … Read more
What We’ve Gained
You may have seen our last post, which broke down “what we’ve lost” as a result of COVID-19. Although our organization continues to face challenges, we have been able to pivot and continue to do what we do best: engage many communities in need. Turning a program cancellation into a life-saving gift… We experienced an … Read more
What We’ve Lost: COVID-19’s Impact on VIBE Arts
COVID-19’s Impact on VIBE Arts: Dear VIBE supporters, As we continue to adjust to our new work, school and living arrangements, we take reassurance in the fact that our actions thus far have resulted in positive outcomes for public health. At VIBE, we continue to follow the guidance of health officials and have postponed or … Read more
COVID-19 Program and Mentorship Update
Dear VIBE supporters, The health and safety of our artists, staff and community partners remain our top priority. Social distancing resulted in an unexpected shift in VIBE’s programming and mentorship. Like many nonprofits, this sudden change has challenged our organization to restructure the ways that we offer our work. Thankfully, our NExT: The Future of … Read more
Happy Black History Month from Onika Powell, Artistic Director
Happy Black History Month!!! Again, it’s time to rise up and celebrate the works and achievements of Black creators, innovators, leaders and activists across the world. For many, February serves as both a time of pride and a reminder of the contributions Black people have made in our world. For VIBE Arts, February also marks … Read more
Press Release: Introducing VIBE Arts’ 2019 RBC Desire Lines Artists
Nicholas Ridiculous carefully chooses his words, leading a group of 7 seated youth through clear instruction. They’re at the Woodgreen Youth Wellness Hub, holding fabric in their hands. The same material is spread out on surfaces in front of them. Nicholas is in the midst of Scrappax – his RBC Desire Lines program being offered … Read more
Let’s Talk: Nuit Blanche featuring Snoopy
In October 2019, VIBE hit Nuit Blanche Scarborough to offer Journée – a month-long art-in-mentorship program culminating in a full night of art exhibitions and activations at Scarborough Civic Centre’s Health Clinic. One of the projects, featuring Matthew “Snoopy” Cuff took shape in a video animated by Geneviève Smith and Joshua Payne Smith. We sat … Read more
VIBE Arts x Nuit Blanche ‘Journée’ Highlights Five Talented Artists
VIBE Arts is excited to announce our involvement in this year’s Nuit Blanche Toronto, Kings and Queens of Scarborough. The all-night event will start at 7 PM on Saturday, October 5th and take over part of the Scarborough Civic Centre until 7 AM on Sunday morning. VIBE, with the support of the Kennedy Commons and … Read more